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WoW Forever Talents Explained: What Changed From Classic?
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Every class still has three talent trees, and you start spending points at level 10. But every tree was reworked: many old passives became baseline or were removed, new active talents arrived, and there's a new gold-medal tier at 16 points alongside 11, 21 and 31. Dual specialization unlocks at 40, and you change talents at a class trainer in a major city.
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The basics
| WoW Forever | |
|---|---|
| Trees per class | Three, like Classic |
| First talent point | Level 10 |
| Big "gold medal" talents | At 11, 16 (new), 21 and 31 points |
| Dual specialization | From level 40 |
| Changing talents | At a class trainer in a major city |
| Legacy talents | A separate, account-wide system, also changed at the trainer |
What's different from Classic?
- Every tree was reworked.
- Many passive talents became baseline (everyone gets them) or were removed.
- New active talents were added, so your choices change how you play, not just your numbers.
- A new 16-point tier in every tree.
Some examples:
| Class | New in Forever |
|---|---|
| Druid | Wild Growth (Restoration), Berserk (Feral) |
| Paladin | Unsealed Wrath (Retribution), Light's Vigil (Holy) |
| Shaman | Lightning Mastery (Elemental), Riptide (Restoration) |
| Mage | Ice Lance and Fingers of Frost (Frost) |
Talent lists changed throughout the beta, so check in game. Druid and Paladin changes.
How much does a respec cost?
We haven't found an official price from Blizzard, so we won't guess. Ask your trainer.
What are Legacy talents?
Legacy is WoW Forever's account-wide progression: leveling, profession mastery and raids earn rewards, including character-specific talent trees. You change Legacy talents at the same trainer. What's new.
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FAQ
When do you get talents in WoW Forever?
At level 10.
Does WoW Forever have dual spec?
Yes, from level 40.
Where do I reset talents in WoW Forever?
At your class trainer in a major city. Legacy talents are changed there too.
How are WoW Forever talents different from Classic?
Every tree is reworked, many passives became baseline or were removed, new active talents were added, and there's a new 16-point tier.